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About this quote

What does it mean?
A generalization about male sexuality suggesting that many men experience attraction to the same sex at some point.
In plain terms
Many men feel attracted to other men at some time.
What can you take from it?
Attraction is not always strictly binary.

Where it applies

  • Discussing sexuality
  • Relationship advice
  • Social commentary

Putting it to work

  • Normalize questioning attraction
  • Acknowledge fluidity

Questions to consider

  • How do you define attraction?
  • Are sexual feelings fixed?

Another view

This statement generalizes individual experiences and may not apply to everyone.

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